The Good Morning Britain host posted details of the salaries ahead of the dossier’s release at 11am on Wednesday morning – revealing ahead of time that Chris Evans is the Beeb’s highest-paid star on £2.2m.

But when he was challenged on Twitter by someone suggesting he should reveal what he earns, saying: ‘Thing is though, for all this chat and judgment who would just openly tweet their salary right now? Go on, I dare you.’

Chris Evans has been named highest earner at the Beeb (Picture: Getty Images)

The presenter addressed the issue of the BBC salaries on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday – and specifically the number of women who were over the £150,000 threshold.

‘It is actually quite shocking that the BBC, which is the standard bearer for equality, only has a third of woman in their top earners,’ he said as he pointed out that new ITV CEO Carolyn McCall is a woman.

He added: ‘We are the BBC in reverse. We are an absolutely shining example of not just equality but women dominating.’